When V opened on Queen St. W. in mid-November, vintage enthusiasts cleaned out the primo picks from model-turned-stylist-turned retail dynamo Kealan Sullivan. This is the higher-end boutique gallery to complement Sullivan’s flagship 69 Vintage down the street at Dovercourt Rd., and £ at Bloor St. and Brock Ave. V offers vintage finds (like a beaded blush silk chiffon gown from the ’60s), reworked vintage (wool jackets with salvaged fur sleeves) and one-of-a-kind contemporary pieces from Project Runway Canada winner Evan Biddell. 702 Queen St. W., 69vintage.com.

Shoe share

The Ron White annual shoe drive kicks off at the Toronto chain’s Yorkville location on Jan. 3. Celebs from Céline Dion to Laureen Harper and Kevin Spacey have participated in White’s drive over its 17 year history. Bring a pair of gently used men’s, women’s or children’s shoes to any location and receive a $25 gift certificate in return.

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